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kites for Maui end july

Postby backcountry » Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:59 pm

Post subject: Re: Best time to ride Hawaii Maui?

Unread postPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:59 pm

Best wind months: June, July, August (take 7-9-12)

Second best wind months: April, May, September, October (take 9-12-14+)


Did a search and found the above post. Is this still the case. 175lb/79k is there any need to bring 14m?

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby pj sofine » Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:18 am

My opinion is no 14.I'm 225 and the next time I go I'm bringing my 8 and 10.Maybe 12.Are you using twintip or surfboard?

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby backcountry » Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:29 am

Twin tip-Mako 150

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby longwhitecloud » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:32 am

Maui, no 14m maybe no 12m too ( i'm not taking one)

I'm in Hawaii 23rd July - 2 aug scored super cheap flight... anyone keen on a downwinder if i end up in Maui (most likely, but in a kauai, oahu dilemma right now - a good one to be in!) let me know. surfboards sups kiteboards kites - huuuge dilema -pain in ass carrying all that crap around...but sat on beach without right tool for job - very depressing..

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby backcountry » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:55 am

Thanks, will be there 26 July to 3 Aug, with a stop in Hood River 23-25 July. Am super stoked...

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby backcountry » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:56 am

Thanks, will be there 26 July to 3 Aug, with a stop in Hood River 23-25 July. Am super stoked...

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby tautologies » Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:39 am

longwhitecloud wrote:Maui, no 14m maybe no 12m too ( i'm not taking one)

I'm in Hawaii 23rd July - 2 aug scored super cheap flight... anyone keen on a downwinder if i end up in Maui (most likely, but in a kauai, oahu dilemma right now - a good one to be in!) let me know. surfboards sups kiteboards kites - huuuge dilema -pain in ass carrying all that crap around...but sat on beach without right tool for job - very depressing..
Rough.

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby dejavu » Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:26 am

I am in Oahu right now and have been keeping an eye on Maui also. It is quiet winds across the island s right now but suggest a 7, 8,9 will be the go.

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby dafish » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:45 am

Maui will generally have much stronger wind due to the Venturi effect between the two volcanic peaks. 7's and 9's are the go, however I was there in May and took my 12 and used it a couple of times. I weight 80 tacos and ride a surfboard. Looking at the forecast now and wish I was there!

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Re: kites for Maui end july

Postby pmaggie » Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:00 am

I've been 4 times in august, I rode quite everyday with my 7 and a tt. Maybe carrying also a 9 would be a good idea.


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